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China has World’s Fastest Growing Nuke Arsenal: Sipri

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Nuclear Arsenal Developments: China and India

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report detailing significant developments in the nuclear arsenals of China and India, amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Global Nuclear Arsenal Overview

  • The global inventory of nuclear warheads stands at 12,241.
  • The United States and Russia together hold nearly 90% of these warheads.

China's Rapid Expansion

  • China possesses the fastest growing nuclear arsenal worldwide.
  • Since 2023, China has been adding 100 new warheads annually, increasing its total to 600.
  • Projections indicate China's arsenal may reach 1,500 warheads by 2035.
  • China is nearing completion of 350 new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silos in the north and east of the country.
  • If trends continue, China could match Russia or the USA in ICBM numbers by the decade's end.

India's Arsenal and Developments

  • India has slightly expanded its arsenal to 180 warheads, up from 172.
  • India is actively developing new missile systems with capabilities for multiple warhead launches.
  • New 'canisterized' missiles are under development, capable of transporting mated nuclear warheads, potentially carrying multiple warheads once operational.
  • The recent past has seen tests of new variants of the Agni series missiles.

Pakistan's Nuclear Status

  • Pakistan is developing new missile technologies.
  • The number of warheads remains static at 170, according to SIPRI estimates.
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